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In honor of Genesis’s recently announced reunion tour, let’s look at the album that caused their breakup: 1997’s Calling All Stations.
“The photograph reflects. Every streetlight a reminder.” — “Nightswimming,” R.E.M.
- Career KillersMusicReviews
Career Killers: “Nathan Michael Shawn Wanya” by Boyz II Men
by Victor Liby Victor LiHow record label politics, changing times, deteriorating personal relationships and splitting with hitmaking songwriters and producers ended Boyz II Men’s run as chart-topping hitmakers.
- Career KillersMusicNew YorkReviews
Career Killers: “Turn It Upside Down” by The Spin Doctors
by Victor Liby Victor LiIt’s hard enough to follow up a great debut album– especially if you rush out a terrible second album.